Vintage Bronze Footballer (Soccer) Figurine

This item is a small sculptural figurine depicting a male football (soccer) player in dynamic action, positioned as if mid-dribble with a small ball at his right foot. The figure is cast in what appears to be a bronze or patinated spelter alloy, featuring a deep brown, weathered finish with areas of lighter metallic highlights where handled. The player is dressed in a period-correct uniform consisting of a long-sleeved button-up shirt with an open collar, baggy knee-length shorts, and tall athletic socks. His hair is styled in a manner typical of the early to mid-20th century, suggesting a production date likely between 1920 and 1950. The piece is mounted on an integral rectangular base that appears to be of the same metallic material. In terms of condition, there is a visible puncture or casting defect on the left side of the figure's torso (near the ribcage), and the overall surface shows significant wear, dust accumulation, and age-related oxidation. No clear manufacturer's marks or artist signatures are visible from this angle, though the piece exhibits decent anatomical proportions and drapery detail in the clothing, indicating industrial or semi-fine craft manufacturing of the era. A piece of masking tape is partially adhered to the front edge of the base.